The team trained this morning on clue awareness and K9 flanking. The K9’s ran varying degrees of trails, including water crossings and worked on some environmental components such as going down steep open metal stairs.
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Nothing better than a romp in the wilderness with a stick and a buddy ️ Enjoying a beautiful day before heading South. These two will be spending quite a bit of time crated during the next week while I am busy training bomb dogs. Can't wait
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Our next K9 spotlight for #featurefriday is our sweet team member Lambeau!! •
Lambeau is the oldest certified dog on the team at 9.5 years old. He is certified in live area through the Indiana Dept of Homeland Security, and on the national level thro

As we commemorate the 18th anniversary of 9/11, let’s honor the more than 300 dogs who helped search for survivors. . .
Many of the rescues dogs searching at the World Trade Centre in 2001 suffered from depression because they did not find survivors

There is a SAR memorial statue at The West Orange 9/11 Memorial in NJ. The statue features a golden retriever looking across the river
Remembering the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11. Thanks to @schatzman on Twitter for posting these photos and storie

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There is a SAR memorial statue at The West Orange 9/11 Memorial in NJ. The statue features a golden retriever looking across the river
Remembering the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11. Thanks to @schatzman on Twitter for posting these photos and storie

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First Picture - Joey was a therapy dog who made numerous trips to ground zero. He was a former race dog.
Second Picture - Tikva was a therapy dog at ground zero
Remembering the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11. Thanks to @schatzman on Twitter for posti

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Coby and Guinness worked for 11 days on 12 hour shifts at ground zero. They found the remains of multiple people
Remembering the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11. Thanks to @schatzman on Twitter for posting these photos and stories of each dog.
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Coby and Guinness worked for 11 days on 12 hour shifts at ground zero. They found the remains of multiple people
Remembering the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11. Thanks to @schatzman on Twitter for posting these photos and stories of each dog.
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Sage was deployed to the pentagon. It was her first mission. She found the body of the terrorist who flew flight 77 into the Pentagon
Remembering the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11. Thanks to @schatzman on Twitter for posting these photos and stories

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Kaiser was deployed to ground zero. He worked 12 hour shifts for 10 days straight. “He injured his foot during the rescue effort. the veterinarian stitched him back up. His cries showed just how painful it was, but for the record, Kaiser was back on

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Kaiser was deployed to ground zero. He worked 12 hour shifts for 10 days straight. “He injured his foot during the rescue effort. the veterinarian stitched him back up. His cries showed just how painful it was, but for the record, Kaiser was back on

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Hansen arrived at ground zero months after the attack to help find remains. He worked 150 days straight. He recovered Officer Perry and Sgt. Curtin’s remains.
Remembering the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11. Thanks to @schatzman on Twitter for posting

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Hansen arrived at ground zero months after the attack to help find remains. He worked 150 days straight. He recovered Officer Perry and Sgt. Curtin’s remains.
Remembering the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11. Thanks to @schatzman on Twitter for posting

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Ricky was the smallest SAR dog at ground zero. This was crucial for search operations as he could reach spots other dogs couldn’t. He would frequently go places his handler couldn’t see. He worked 10 days straight on the night shift.
Remembering the

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Ricky was the smallest SAR dog at ground zero. This was crucial for search operations as he could reach spots other dogs couldn’t. He would frequently go places his handler couldn’t see. He worked 10 days straight on the night shift.
Remembering the

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Worf found the remains of two firefighters on his first day. He was immediately retired because he emotionally shutdown and quit eating. "He kind of withdrew from everything. There was so much death there, it was emotional for the dogs." - Mike Owens

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Worf found the remains of two firefighters on his first day. He was immediately retired because he emotionally shutdown and quit eating. "He kind of withdrew from everything. There was so much death there, it was emotional for the dogs." - Mike Owens

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Sirius is the only known K9 death. He was an explosive detection K9. He was in the S tower when the N tower was hit. His handlers last words to him were, “I think we’re in a lot of trouble. I will be back for you.” His handler locked him in his kenn

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Trakr was driven down from Nova Scotia by his handler. He found the last known survivor from ground zero, Genelle Guzman. When his handler, Symington, was seen on TV by his department in Canada, he was suspended for leaving without permission. Trakr

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Trakr was driven down from Nova Scotia by his handler. He found the last known survivor from ground zero, Genelle Guzman. When his handler, Symington, was seen on TV by his department in Canada, he was suspended for leaving without permission. Trakr

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Remembering the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11. Thanks to @schatzman on Twitter for posting these photos and stories of each dog.
The most famous dog from that day was Bretagne. She was the last known SAR dog that was at ground zero. She also worked

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Roughly 300 Search and Rescue dogs were deployed to ground zero. Only 100 were equipped to handle what they encountered. Most SAR dogs weren’t trained to handle large scale operations or urban environments. 9/11 rewrote the training guide for SAR dog

Remembering the important work of SAR dogs on 9/11.
Roughly 300 Search and Rescue dogs were deployed to ground zero. Only 100 were equipped to handle what they encountered. Most SAR dogs weren’t trained to handle large scale operations or urban envi

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Some worked relentlessly for weeks and weeks straight! They were tired...worn out and wanted to rest...but they kept going! Top right corner is K9 Atlas who passed away after retirement and Retired K9 Handler Detective Robert Schnelle! Remembering

For many, today is a reminder of a traumatic event, that most of us living in the USA, never imagined possible. #riley was the face of many #searchandrescuedogs , due to a famous picture.
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I will never, ever forget 9/11. I was 18-years-old and in community college in Maryland. My dad worked at the Pentagon up until the Friday before 9/11. I’m so thankful we didn't lose him on that tragic day and had 5 more years with him after that. To

Today is a day of solemn remembrance, and thankfulness to the many 1st responders that ran to the towers on this day 18 years ago. We must also remember the dozens of search and rescue dogs that were on hand in the days following the attacks. ⁠
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In the 18 years since the 9/11 attacks, we remember the first responders that so bravely rushed in harms way to try to save others. Part of that team includes the wonderful search and rescue dogs that gave countless hours and days in the aftermath. S

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And another one - Silver is very focused and you can see that she REALLY wants to GO
Of course this will still be added with a propper calm „Sit“ before sending her off and also BEFORE the search will start.
Therefor I will train that behavior chai

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It's estimated that there were at least 300 deployed 18 years ago today. They worked tirelessly, endlessly and without question. They often performed acts that even humans could not. We're furever grateful ️🇺🇸 #sardogs#mansbestfriend#911memorial

When you attach two behavior chains to one another....
In this case the chain of sending silver with a laser to a certain point & the search for a target itself with an indication on distance.
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18 years ago today Muttluks made history when 850 donated sets of boots crossed the Canada/US border on a day the border was closed.
We love our US neighbours and would do the same thing again in a heartbeat.
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All the brave and courageous doggies who helped on 9/11 and the weeks after, are all gone now, but the work they did lives on for generations. Did u know that those dogs started getting depressed when they couldn't find bodies/survivors during the s

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To my fellow SAR canines being so brave this day 18 years ago, we thank you and honor you for your courageous efforts. #neverforget#911memorial#sardogs Thank you NJ for this beautiful memorial for these brave pups!

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Posted @withrepost • @muttluks 18 years ago today Muttluks made history when 850 donated sets of boots crossed the Canada/US border on a day the border was closed.
We love our US neighbours and would do the same thing again in a heartbeat.
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Sending Silver for a search in the distance
She is doing so extremely well - so much progress in only 2,5 weeks 🤭
With 5 month of age she is able to be sent about 20-30m and start a small search on her own and indicate.
Very proud of my little one